Pakistan–South Korea relations

Pakistan-South Korea relations

Pakistan
South Korea

Pakistan–South Korea relations refers to bilateral diplomatic relationship between Pakistan and South Korea. Since the 1980s, the relations between two Asian states have been improved and periodically enhanced. Pakistan has an embassy in Seoul, South Korea,[1] and South Korea has an embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan.[2] South Korea is also member of Friends of Democratic Pakistan.

Trade links

Bilateral trade between the two countries is around US$1.1 billion.[3] Both sides have expressed interest to further promote the trade and investment relationship between the two countries. KOTRA (Korea Trade Centre) is playing vital role in enhancing the trade relation between Korea and Pakistan [4]

People traffic

In 2005 there were up to 7,000 Pakistanis living in South Korea.[5]

Bilateral visits

In November 2003, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf paid a three-day official visit to Seoul, South Korea.[6] In spite of Pakistan's friendly relationship with North Korea, Pakistan maintains a strong base in South Korea, with more trade agreements with South Korea and friendly treaty signed by both countries.

Overall Pakistan has supported a reunification of Korea.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Pakistan embassy in Seol, South Korea
  2. ↑ South Korean embassy in Pakistan
  3. ↑ Friendship with Korea marks Pakistan national day
  4. ↑ S Korea willing to extend bilateral trade with Pak
  5. ↑ Yearbook 2004-05, Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Labour, Manpower & Overseas Pakistanis, (Overseas Pakistanis Division), Islamabad
  6. ↑ Musharraf heads to Seoul on Nov 5